95543 ZIP Code — Gasquet, CA

Del Norte County, California

ZIP code 95543 is located in Gasquet, California, within Del Norte County. It covers approximately 141.24 square miles and serves a population of 376 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 707.

About ZIP code 95543

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $26,736. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 62%.

Overall, ZIP code 95543 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

376

population

141.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

95543 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 95543

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 95543. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gasquet	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97534 O Brien (11.9 mi) 95531 Crescent City (12.3 mi) 95567 Smith River (16.3 mi) 97523 Cave Junction (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	376
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	141.24 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	41.9012
Longitude	-123.8155
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	707

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.0%	50.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	28.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	18.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

376

Population

People per sq mi

61.6

Median age

$26,736

Median household income

$25,013

Per capita income

Median home value

$880

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

36.3%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

288

Housing units

18.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	25	6.6%
18 and over	351	93.4%
65 and over	133	35.4%
Median age	61.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.3%

Two or more races 27.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Other race 2%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	258	65.3%
Two or more races	108	27.3%
Hispanic or Latino	19	4.8%
Other race	8	2%
Black or African American	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.0%	50.0%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	28.1%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	18.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	13.3%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 30.4%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 19.6%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	30.4%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	19.6%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	3.2%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
Median income	$26,736

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.4%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 15.2%

$500k–$1M 27.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$880
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	23.8%
Single-family detached	53.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	50.9%
1990–1999	18.6%
1980–1989	2.7%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	25.3%
1 bedroom	14.0%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	35.4%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	68.0%
3 or more	3.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	72.0%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Wood	19.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	77	30.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	126	50.4%
Female householder, no spouse	47	18.8%
Households with children under 18	9	3.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	120	48.0%
Average household size	1.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.7%	0.0%
Married	34.5%	57.9%
Separated	0.0%	6.8%
Widowed	10.5%	0.0%
Divorced	12.3%	35.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	60.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	8	40.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 50.0%

Transportation & utilities 29.6%

Finance & real estate 20.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	55.3%
Sales & office	29.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	14.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 36.3%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 32.1%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.8%
Retirement income	35.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.4%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	16.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	62.3%
Under 18	52.2%
18–64 years	66.7%
65 and over	57.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.6%
Public insurance	51.4%
No insurance	20.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	365	97.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	376	100.0%
Born in same state	376	100.0%
Born in different state	206	54.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	33	8.8%
Italian	32	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	6.1%
Norwegian	22	5.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	66.5%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 95543

What city is ZIP code 95543 in?

ZIP code 95543 is primarily assigned to Gasquet, California.

What county is ZIP code 95543 in?

ZIP code 95543 falls within Del Norte County, California.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95543?

36% of residents in ZIP code 95543 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 95543 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 95543 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 95543 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 95543 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 95543 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 95543 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 95543 in?

ZIP code 95543 observes the PST timezone.